tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post3048818592968065021..comments2024-01-18T09:29:42.707-05:00Comments on Biking in Heels: In which I accidentally commute in a BlizzardCyclerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072776738519243521noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-40596310498399155112011-02-03T22:28:59.773-05:002011-02-03T22:28:59.773-05:00The part about cars sliding is the scariest. I...The part about cars sliding is the scariest. I've seen cars in front of me slide when there's just a dusting of fresh snow - not cool.Dottiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984050970208363927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-14923684658687098092011-02-02T13:07:51.478-05:002011-02-02T13:07:51.478-05:00I do swap out my sealskinz when I arrive in the of...I do swap out my sealskinz when I arrive in the office. They breathe ok though it's worth keeping in mind that their wicking ability is highly dependent on the shoe that encases them.<br /><br />On wet, mildly cold days I'll just wear the Sealskinz and a pair of sandals. If it's colder, I'll have a wool layer underneath. If precipitation is heavy, the socks will eventually get saturated and my feet will be wet, but not as wet as if I just wore cotton or wool socks. If precipitation is light, my feet stay dry and sweat is wicked away fairly easily.<br /><br />For snowy conditions, I'll have the sealskinz and a pair of calf-high boots. The boots and socks will keep the outside moisture at bay, but over time, my feet will sweat into the socks. Again, though, compared to what would happen if I was just wearing wool or cotton and, say, I got buzzed by a car that cascaded me in cold water, it's still nice to have that added external moisture blocking<br /><br />For skiing and winter hiking ... they're really only useful as a second layer in the event that snow gets through the gaiters or ski pants. at the end of the day, they're fairly damp from internal sweat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-4295541678469965112011-02-02T12:47:07.068-05:002011-02-02T12:47:07.068-05:00@ Anon-
Oh I definitely had lights- front, rear, f...@ Anon-<br />Oh I definitely had lights- front, rear, flasher on back rack and extra planet bike superflash on my bag just for good measure. Oh and I was wearing a bright red coat for extra measure.<br /><br />Steve and Cris,<br />Despite my gloves being wet, they were actually reasonably warm- I think because they're shearling they retain their R value pretty well when wet. I should look into some kind of wind/ waterproof liner socks- do you typically take them off when you arrive? Do they breathe, or do they turn your feet into sweat bathtubs?cyclerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10331461189944538729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-88452676751724369962011-02-02T12:46:16.278-05:002011-02-02T12:46:16.278-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.cyclerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10331461189944538729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-84620382471382480742011-02-02T10:52:28.404-05:002011-02-02T10:52:28.404-05:00yeah, cars at the hands of inexpert drivers is one...yeah, cars at the hands of inexpert drivers is one of the reasons why I opt not to ride in excessively slippery conditions. On my old suburban commute, I saw an oncoming BMW fishtail and swing into the opposite travel lane as it was rounding a curve, and if I had just been a few seconds faster, it would've taken me out. Scary stuff.<br /><br />I picked up a pair of SealSkinz waterproof socks a year or so ago at REI and while their waterproofness after prolonged exposure to the elements is somewhat questionable, they've been useful as an insulating\moisture blocking layer underneath my boots for winter riding.<br /><br />Still, hooray for making it in and making it home. The 'chocolate chip cookie dough' streets last evening did not look pleasant to ride in at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-43992950728902224242011-02-02T08:21:44.892-05:002011-02-02T08:21:44.892-05:00Whose the Ninja Biker now?Whose the Ninja Biker now?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-79055063893057962592011-02-01T20:22:32.030-05:002011-02-01T20:22:32.030-05:00Have you tried plastic shopping bags over the glov...Have you tried plastic shopping bags over the gloves?Steve Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-33318192108749181032011-02-01T17:50:33.155-05:002011-02-01T17:50:33.155-05:00In my defense, since I don't have a car, I wa...In my defense, since I don't have a car, I was doing it as a favor for the Scientist who is traveling. I also want to have our visitor parking permit for a contractor later this week.<br /><br />I have a MIT ID, but it doesn't open the door :(cyclerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10331461189944538729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-43570934954710570872011-02-01T16:31:21.005-05:002011-02-01T16:31:21.005-05:00Ha, and I thought I was being bad for waiting unti...Ha, and I thought I was being bad for waiting until last week to get my permit renewed (my punishment was riding over on the coldest day of the month). <br /><br />If the Scientist is an MIT employee, MIT will give you a spouse/partner ID card, but whether this will get you into the basement of the Scientist's building may be up to the building's gatekeeper. Might be worth asking about though.Moopheushttp://epiktistes.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com